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Subaru's attractively priced 2014 Outback achieves 6.5L/100km

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Khatir Soltani
Subaru Canada today announced pricing and specifications for the 2014 Outback, whose “crisp, car-like handling” makes it an “adventure-ready SUV alternative.”

Powertrain choices start with a 2.5L, 4-cylinder BOXER engine that produces 173 horsepower through a standard 6-speed manual transmission or a second-generation Lineartonic CVT. Meanwhile, the 3.6L, 6-cylinder BOXER engine develops 256 horsepower with the help of a 5-speed Electronic Direct Control Automatic Transmission with manual mode.

Models equipped with the Lineartronic CVT will see fuel efficiency of 6.5L/100km on the highway and 8.6L/100km in the city. The manual gearbox achieves 7.1 and 9.4L/100km, respectively.

The 2014 Subaru Outback comes in 5 trim levels:
-2.5i Convenience: $28,495 (w/ PZEV option: $30,495)
-2.5i Touring: $31,095
-2.5i Limited: $36,295 (w/ EyeSight option: $37,795)
-3.6R: $34,495
-3.6R Limited: $38,495 (w/ EyeSight option: $39,995).

2014 Subaru Outback
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Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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